WWE-TNA Partnership Shows Early Success with Cross-Promotional Matches and Star Power

One Big Thing

The WWE-TNA partnership is delivering strong results through high-profile matches and talent exchanges, with recent events at MSG’s NXT Roadblock showcasing the collaboration’s potential.

Why It Matters

This partnership marks a significant shift in wrestling industry dynamics, offering fans dream matches while helping both promotions expand their reach and audience engagement.

Key Developments

• NXT Champion Oba Femi faced TNA X-Division Champion Moose at Madison Square Garden
• The Hardy Boyz are actively defending TNA Tag Team Championships on WWE programming
• Cross-promotional matches are happening at major events for both companies

Expert Analysis

Bully Ray Dudley, speaking on “Busted Open Radio,” offered positive feedback:

“TNA is benefitting more now than they have in the past with any other relationship… The Hardys are being utilized to their maximum potential, and it’s going really well.”

Upcoming Events

• TNA Sacrifice features Jeff Hardy challenging Moose for X-Division Title in a Ladder Match
• WWE NXT’s Cora Jade faces Masha Slamovich for TNA Knockouts World Championship
• NXT Stand & Deliver could feature more TNA talent during WrestleMania weekend

By the Numbers

• 2 major championship matches featured at NXT Roadblock
• Multiple divisions involved in cross-promotional matches
• 1 historic venue (Madison Square Garden) hosting inter-promotional matches

What cross-promotional dream matches would you like to see next between WWE and TNA talent? Share your thoughts in the comments below.